Catclaw Acacia is a thorny shrub or small tree with fragrant yellow flowers. It is well-adapted to desert environments and is known for its ability to fix nitrogen. The plant provides important habitat and food for desert wildlife.
Habitat
It grows in deserts and arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Diet
Its flowers provide nectar for bees, and its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
How common
Common
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